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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1914

Page

8

Arcadia Proved Easy For Locals In Basketball Match

Co L defeated Arcadia A A 67 to 19 at the Armory Tuesday night as Lebanon Area showed speed and teamwork. Lambert led with 12 baskets, others contributed while Feeney and Mosebaugh added points. fans expect a stronger Columbus team to challenge locals.

Co. L Arcadia A. A Armory Feeney Lambert Smith Goodbar Garrett Columbus Down State Columbus Five Lebanon Kaltenback Garrett Lehr Smith Kerr Goodbar Mosebaugh Feeney Winders Pield Gsoals Kerr Mosebaugh Liehr Winders Dale Burns Searer Truitt

Surprise Party for Dr Otis Airhart Farewell

Friends and neighbors hosted a farewell surprise Tuesday at the Airharts Dicke street home as the couple prepares to move to a country site north of Lebanon. After an oyster supper, guests played cards. Attending were Mr and Mrs Wynn, Mr and Mrs James Cox, Mr and Mrs Bert Kersey and Florence, Mr and Mrs Fred Cooper and niece Mary, Mrs Clarence Powell, Mrs Cones and daughter Pauline, Miss Ruth Weitzel, and You Richardson.

Otis Airhart Dicke Street Airbert Lebanon Mra. Wynn James Cox Mra Bert Kersey Florence Fred Cooper Mary Clarence Powell Cones Pauline Ruth Weitzel You Richardson

Clayton Lionettes Lose to Presbyterian SSA In Forfeit

A Clayton special reports Company L basketball at Lebanon faced the Presbyterian Sunday School team. Clayton led 27 to 11 when a visiting player was injured and the game was forfeited to Clayton with more minutes left. Dietch Special slated for next Saturday night. Co LA did not play at Clayton or have a date with that team.

Clayton Indianapolis Lebanon Independents Presbyterian Dietch Speciala Co. LA

Wall Paper Line at The Paint Spot Store

The Paint Spot Store on West Mate Street expands stock with a new wall paper line. Harry Saunders heads the operation and Hoover Mahan becomes associate to Saunders and will oversee the store. The firm prepares stock for spring business as the only exclusive nail and paint establishment in the area.

West Mate Harry. Saunders Hoover Mahan Mr. Saunders

Meeting of Assessors and Club Reorganization Reported

Eben H. Wolcott state tax commissioner addressed assessors noting the need for township records on property and livestock. W. S. P. girls club reorganized with Lila Chavez as president and Florence Kersey as hostess. nonresident notice concerns a quiet title suit in Boone County with multiple defendants named and April 28, 1914 deadline.

Eben H. Wolcott

Closing Meeting of Camegie Science Club Year

The closing meeting on East Main Street featured Mrs D G Edwards and Mrs McBroom as hostesses with Mrs Flickinger absent, replaced by Mrs K W Robbing. A corn demonstration by Mrs Edwards and a talk on milk by Mrs Robbing delighted members. A paper on Table Linen care by Mrs McBroom followed. Officers elected: President Bra H J N Coons, Vice President Mrs Ed Morris, Secretary Mrs L A Richey, Treasurer Mrs D G Edwards. Buffet refreshments and a social hour concluded the sat meeting before next fall’s opening.

Camegie Science Club D. G. Edwards East Main Street

Notice of Appointment in Boone County Indiana

Brice Neal named administrator of the estate of Jennie Neal deceased in Boone County Indiana. The estate is believed solvent. Jesse Neff, attorney, files notice of appointment for the administrator Brice Neal.

State of Indiana Boone County Jennie Neal Brice Neal Jesse Neff

Tile At Reduced Prices For Spring Delivery

The advertisement promotes reduced prices on all tile for spring delivery and urges early visits. It lists W. H. Nay and phone 556-L Lebanon as contact details, emphasizing limited supply. The page also notes a stockholders meeting of the Reesville Telephone Company on Saturday March 21 at 1 o'clock in Mechanburg to elect four new directors. By order of the Board.

W. H. Nay Lebanon Reessville Telephone Company Mechan

Hogs and cattle market report from Indianapolis

Indianapolis markets report small hog run but solid demand from shippers keeps prices firm. Cattle and calves traded around 50 dollars for calves, with sheep and lambs near 200, while hog sales posted 8.86 to 8.90 per unit amid信 improved packer clearance prospects and prices 5 to 10 cents higher.

Indianapolis Indianapolia Ind

Moose Team Ready Soon

Walter Cox named manager of the Moore baseball team for the coming season with C. C. Heflin as secretary. The Monge team will play Sunday and other times this year. Cox will recruit players and complete the roster soon, with Eglin from Wabash College expected to join, plus Hanna Dale and Robinson. Open local season on the flat Sunday in May, with several early away games planned.

Walter Cox Moore C. C. Heflin Monge Holl~ Tay Cox Eglin Wabash Baseball Nine Moone Hanna, Dale Robinson Fleld

Local residents and visitors in Indiana and beyond

Earl Bell returns to La Crosse after a month with his mother Mrs Elizabeth Bell. Carl Smith and wife plan to move to Kokomo for a job with a clothing firm. Mrs Jessie Allen of Denver arrives to tend her ill mother Mrs Wal Riley. Carre Davis and daughter Virwinis visit Fountain City to see her mother who had a slight stroke. Mr and Mrs John Heatherington hosted Mr and Mrs J W Davidson and Mr and Mrs Albert Rogers. Fred Thompson of Advance Bank suffers progressive eye trouble threatening sight. A M Laughlin spoke in Indianapolis on Practical Adaptation of the Steel Wheel to Commercial Car.

Earl Bell la Crosse Indiana Elizabeth Bell Meridian Street Carl Smith Kokomo Smith Jessie Allen Denver Colorado Wal Riley Carre Davis Virwinis Fountain’ City Diana John Heatherington J. W. Davidson Albert Rogers Fred Thompson Advance Mr. Thompson A.M. Laughlin Sociaty of Automobile Engineers Indianapolis

Local Notes From Mechanicburg Area Social Roundup

Mechanicsburg residents report farm plans, visits and family get togethers. Harry Reagan to farm Mrs Fall place this summer. Isaac Lanpher and wife returned home to Berean Springs Michigan after brief visit. Mrs Mary Demoss came back from three weeks with her brother at Waveland. Funeral attended for Mrs Rebecca Bringer in Advance. Daughters of Rebekah anniversary planned. Hardware opening by Lawrence & Harting drew large crowds and prizes awarded including a churn washing machine and galget. Eric Haton and wife visiting relatives have returned to North Vernon.

Mechanicsburg Harry Reagan Frank Fall Isaac Lanpher Berean Springs Michigan Mary Demoss Waveland Frank Castetter Elmer Luge George Castetter Rebecca Bringer Chm Rogers Buntix Robert Hogara Rebek

School Boys Respond To Cigarette Questions In Lebanon

A survey of students from the Central school grades four through eight collected anonymous answers about smoking and minor access to cigarettes. Among about 110 boys, eight said they smoke, with some admitting occasional tobacco use, and several named common local places where minors can buy cigarettes.

Central School Lebanon Snower Mtg

Campaign Spending By County Democratic Nominees

Statements filed with the county clerk itemize campaign expenses for Democratic contenders. Names include W B Harrison 24.05, Riker 10.00, George W Jackson 32.50, James A Bowman 16.10, John T Brown 23.60, A O Spencer 25.50, J A Qoons 16.75, W J Wood 32.68, Leonard Burton 25.00, 3 & Gacu enour 42.41, James W Proffitt 112.00, G C Galvin 8.60, John T Casey 9.00, M M Apple 22.55, W H Part 24.10, Cleve Goodwin 32.82. Carla Davis and Cunrley McClain to no expense.

Gardner W. BP. Harrison Mr. Riker George W. Jackson James A. Bowman John T. Brown A. O. Spencer J. A. Qoons W. J. Wood Leonard Burton Gacuenour James W. Proffitt G. C. Galvin John T. Casey M. M.apple W. H. Part Cleve Goodwin Carla Davis Cunrley McClain

Eclipse of the Moon Draws Lebanon Residents Out

Lebanon residents gathered to view the moon eclipse last night and were rewarded as the spectacle proved bright at every stage. The event began around dark and lasted about three hours with clear visibility throughout.

Lebanon

Why You Should Go to Church on Next Sunday

A fragmented 1920s plea urges readers to attend church next Sunday. It links open churches to social service and community cohesion, arguing participation honors ancestors, supports altruism, and aligns individuals with a nationwide push for broader church engagement in society.

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Arcadia Co. L Quintette Wol. Colt Florence Kersey Lila Chavez Esther Gardner State of Indiana Watt Fogle Catherine Kearsey Eli Circuit Court Boon Evan Evans John W.evans Mary Evans James Gardner J. M. Worley Plaintif Bathapeople MOOSE Nideway Rooe Ward City News Marie Titus Balan Louise Stone Walsekn Linoe Dwight A. Campbell Eva Satple W. W. Keys East South Street Roy Altium Harry Patterson Thormtown C. & Platt & Son Andra Slagle John Grater Near Advance Ji Roselle Smith South Meridian Street Senat A. Morrison Mary Sherwood Epworth League M. E. Church Mies Laura Watts Mies Laura Watts Who Ja Goon Harrie Crider W. J. DeVol Coombs W. W. Stevens Loseter Tosiog Tewin, Brown Jones Erry News Min Wontun Chiki Ammimin Ledgeon Met
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